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Alpha

The percentage by which an investor outperforms a relevant benchmark.

Junk Bond

A form of debt investment that carries higher risk because of the likelihood that the issuer will default.

Profit and Loss Statement (P&L)

A statement that summarises firm's expenses, costs, and revenues incurred during a time period. AKA income statement.

Technical Analysis

Examining price movements of shares and other assets, and trying to predict how they will move in the future.

Stock Exchange

A physical/digital place where stockbrokers and traders can buy and sell securities.

Interest Rate

The amount a lender charges for lending your money, or a borrower pays you for borrowing your money.

Fixed Income

An investment that provides a fixed rate of return, often over a specific set of time.

Ponzi Scheme

A form of fraud designed to lure new investors, and pays the earlier backers by using the new investors' money.

Oligopoly

A situation in which a market or industry is controlled by a small group of companies.

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